How to convert furlongs to poles
1 furlong is equal to 40 poles, and 1 pole is equal to 0.025 furlongs. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
poles = furlongs × 40
poles = furlongs ÷ 0.025Example: convert 15 fur to pole: 15 × 40 = 600 pole.
Furlong to Pole conversion table
| Furlong (fur) | Pole (pole) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 fur | 0.4 pole |
| 0.1 fur | 4 pole |
| 1 fur | 40 pole |
| 2 fur | 80 pole |
| 3 fur | 120 pole |
| 5 fur | 200 pole |
| 10 fur | 400 pole |
| 20 fur | 800 pole |
| 50 fur | 2,000 pole |
| 100 fur | 4,000 pole |
| 250 fur | 10,000 pole |
| 500 fur | 20,000 pole |
| 1,000 fur | 40,000 pole |
About the furlong
A furlong is 660 feet, one eighth of a mile (201.168 m). Today it's mainly used in horse racing.
Symbol: fur · 1 fur = 201.168 m · Category: Imperial & US customary
About the pole
The pole is another name for the rod or perch: 16.5 feet (5.0292 m). UK allotment gardens are still measured in square poles.
Symbol: pole · 1 pole = 5.0292 m · Category: Imperial & US customary